I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. The plot Katherine Neville created with The Eight is incredible, intertwined with history and myt...moreI would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. The plot Katherine Neville created with The Eight is incredible, intertwined with history and myth and science. Her characters are wonderful, and she does a great job of keeping us wondering until the end who is really on the "good" side. As a writer, I am truly stunned by the intricacy of this plot. Anyone who enjoyed The Da Vinci Code should enjoy The Eight, and it is a better book, in my opinion. A must read, especially for writers learning craft!(less)
As usual, this was an excellent book by Lisa Gardner. I can't give it 5 stars because it didn't engage me quite as much as some of her others, and I d...moreAs usual, this was an excellent book by Lisa Gardner. I can't give it 5 stars because it didn't engage me quite as much as some of her others, and I did figure out who the real bad guy was with about 40 pages to go, but I still loved it and read most of it in a day. Definitely recommend!(less)
Forever Road is many things, but first and foremost, it's the story of Peri Jean Mace and her struggle to deal with her abilities to see the spirit wo...moreForever Road is many things, but first and foremost, it's the story of Peri Jean Mace and her struggle to deal with her abilities to see the spirit world. In her debut novel, Catie Rhodes does an amazing job of making Peri come to life. Her voice is one of the strongest I've read in a long time, and from the first page, I felt entirely in Peri's head.
The mystery is just as compelling. When her cousin is murdered, Peri sets out to find out who killed her. Filled with red herrings and chilling encounters with the spirit world, Peri is thrown headlong into a mystery centered around an ages old local treasure.
Forever Road is fast paced, well plotted, and Rhodes' writing is excellent. I can't wait to read the second book in the Peri Jean Mace series!(less)
Great romance, great mystery. I tend to shy away from true romantic suspense because I lean much more toward suspense, but Stacey has a talent for ble...moreGreat romance, great mystery. I tend to shy away from true romantic suspense because I lean much more toward suspense, but Stacey has a talent for blending the two together without going over the top. Loved the main characters and love the back and forth between them. Definitely recommend to all lovers of suspense, mystery, or romance:)(less)
This book hooked me from the get-go. The main character, Lisa, is a strong female with a past that's initially hard to figure out. We know she's grown...moreThis book hooked me from the get-go. The main character, Lisa, is a strong female with a past that's initially hard to figure out. We know she's grown up rough on the streets of Rio, but her real story is a mystery. We're in her head right away, and as a reader, I really enjoyed seeing her empathized with the street kids she's so attached to. Parzefall does a great job of giving each character - major and secondary - a flavor of their own, and that's a tough trick.
And then there is our bad guy, this creep in the shadows who's watching and waiting. Parzefall keeps the reader on their toes as we try to figure out if he ties into Lisa's past and what exactly he wants - and when he'll finally strike.
In the end, Lisa's got to save everyone, and without giving too much away, she shows her true merit as she fights for what's right. Strays of Rio is a suspenseful ride in ugly side of Rio de Janerio, a dark trip into the gritty realities of life on the streets and the cruelty of human nature. Engaging right from the start, it's a book readers won't be able to finish fast enough.
This book was SO GOOD. Suspense at all times, twists and turns that were impossible to figure out, and the revelation at the end was so skillfully don...moreThis book was SO GOOD. Suspense at all times, twists and turns that were impossible to figure out, and the revelation at the end was so skillfully done I was taken completely by surprise, but I didn't feel at all cheated. Loved it and will read the next in the series!(less)
Love all Katherine Ramsland's books. She does a great job of telling us about the psychology without overwhelming readers with technical terms. Defini...moreLove all Katherine Ramsland's books. She does a great job of telling us about the psychology without overwhelming readers with technical terms. Definitely recommend. (less)
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in serial killers or criminals in general. Psychopaths and their pathology is misunderstood by many of...moreThis book is a must-read for anyone interested in serial killers or criminals in general. Psychopaths and their pathology is misunderstood by many of us, and MANY more walk around with the rest of us than we realize. Hare not only teaches us what they are and what motivates them, but gives incite on how to potentially spot and what to do if you've been caught in a psychopath's web.(less)
I was really impressed with this book. It's written for the layperson, and I not only learned a lot about the role of a forensic psychologist in gener...moreI was really impressed with this book. It's written for the layperson, and I not only learned a lot about the role of a forensic psychologist in general, but also more about how the system works. She did a really good job of explaining different symptoms by delving into various cases she's worked throughout her career. I'd recommend this to anyone trying to get a better understanding of the field.(less)
This is one of the first books I read on my Nook when I got it last year. It had been a long time since I first read, and I understood not only the wr...moreThis is one of the first books I read on my Nook when I got it last year. It had been a long time since I first read, and I understood not only the writing craft but the subject matter much better. Capote's storytelling and obvious concern for the killers - if not a bias - make for an incredible read. This is a must for everyone.(less)
The book was good, but I was disappointed in one turn of events that will further affect the series. Still, the writing was strong and the bad guy was...moreThe book was good, but I was disappointed in one turn of events that will further affect the series. Still, the writing was strong and the bad guy was hard to figure out. Definitely worth the read.(less)
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